CVE-2016-10614 Downloads Resources over HTTP in httpsync
Man-in-the-middle attackers can execute arbitrary code by swapping downloaded binaries due to lack of TLS verification in httpsync.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-10614?
CVE-2016-10614 is a high-severity vulnerability in HackerOne httpsync node module, published on 1 Jun 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
httpsync is a port of libcurl to node.js. httpsync downloads binary resources over HTTP, which leaves it vulnerable to MITM attacks. It may be possible to cause remote code execution (RCE) by swapping out the requested binary with an attacker controlled binary if the attacker is on the network or positioned in between the user and the remote server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10614?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including httpsync. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
httpsync npm | All versions to 0.0.8 | None |
httpsync npm | All versions to 0.0.8 | None |
Products include Httpsync Project Httpsync.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10614?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10614 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-10614 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10614 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4x5j-v9v9-w8gw.